ib senior honors night, highland park senior high

IB Senior Honors Night, Highland Park Senior High

What are we celebrating?IB Diploma

25 this year6 exams

Extended Essay

CAS

IB Honors

38 this year4 exams

Speech

CAS

Sister SchoolsKaratu Provincial

School, Karatu, Tanzania

Unidad Educativa Santana, Cuenca, Ecuador

Casvi School, Madrid, Spain

Molly WestfieldEE – Borderline Personality Disorder

CAS – Hockey, WE Day

Looking forward to college – Independence, New People

Will attend – University of Minnesota, Duluth

‘Incisive Pragmatism’

Julia WatsonEE – Languages and Spatial Reasoning

CAS – Ballet, Math Tutoring, Link Crew

Most valuable assignment – Extended Essay

Will miss about HP – seeing her friends’ faces every day

Will attend – University of Toronto

‘Imbued with Meaning’

Elliot StrandEE – Models for Affecting Climate Change

Advice for underclassmen – ‘Do all your work. It will make you smarter’

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Will attend – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Utilitarian Soul

Nandini Schneider EE – Narcissism in the Digital Age

CAS – Minnesota Children’s Museum, dance, soccer

Advice for underclassmen – You will have your ups and downs. Remain true to yourself, and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Will attend – St Olaf College

Individual Quest

Sarah RosenEE – Treating Childhood Autism Spectrum

Disorder

CAS – Feline Rescue, NHS

Favorite memory from Kindergarten – Bring your cat to school day

Most valuable assignment – everything in Math Studies

Will attend – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Lilting Intellect

Lauren RiggsEE – Public Opinion on the effect on Vietnam

Veterans

CAS – Dance, Friendship Club

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Advice for parents – Make sure you are there for your kid, but allow them to make their own decisions and learn from their mistakes

Will attend – Beloit College

Resolute Delicacy

Elowyn PfeifferEE – How the relationship between US

Government and tribal communities affects access to services and right to a cultural identity?

CAS – Friendship Club, Soccer, HP Sports

Advice to all – Be a good person and enjoy what you do every day

Will attend – Williams College

Multifaceted Scholar

Curtis NoeckerEE – Benefits of music as therapy for Alzheimer’s

CAS – Swimming, Music, Soccer

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Advice for underclassmen – Don’t worry about things if you can put them off to the last second.

Will attend – St. John’s University

Advocate of Veracity

Lydia Newman-HeggieEE – Tadpoles and Turbulence, a study

CAS – Skiing, Feline Rescue, Art

Advice for teachers – Kids need to be creative – try to come up with as many artsy projects as possible

Will attend – Oberlin College and Conservatory

Steadfast Soul

Irene MoskowitzEE – Searching for Exoplanets

CAS – Widgiwagan, Humane Society, Piano

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Looking forward to college – Astrophysics classes

Will attend – the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Literary Discoverer

Jeremy MartinEE – Influence of Frederick Douglass’ writings on

equality in the 19th century

CAS – Highland Beats, NHS, Tutoring at church

Favorite memory from Kindergarten – going to nationals for chess, bringing home the big trophy. !

Will attend – University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Authentic Thinker

Jacob MarcottEE – Comics and Literary Devices

CAS – Trumpet, Theater, Bass

Advice for underclassmen – Never give up, never surrender

Will attend – Gustavus Adolphus College

Historic Intuition

Nguyen LuEE – How does sleep affect memory consolidation?

CAS – STLF, United Hospital, track

Looking forward to college – the academic and social freedoms

Will miss about HP – the colorful personalities of the students and teachers

Will attend – the U of M, Twin Cities, CBS

Heartfelt Leadership

Rachel LindholmEE – Conspiracy Theories and Effect on History

CAS – Yearbook, NHS, Link Crew

Favorite memory from Kindergarten – watching caterpillars grow into butterflies

Will miss about HP – the close community and the amazing teachers

Will attend – U of M – TC

Comprehensive Conceptualization

Ian LandreauEE – Media Exposure of Presidential Scandals

CAS – Cycles for Change, Soccer, NHS, Benstock

Favorite memory from kindergarten – Rombo, rombo, rombo!

Looking forward to college – the freedom

Will attend – Gustavus Adolphus College

Dauntless Discernment

Anna LaEE – Introversion, a disorder or trait?

CAS – Volunteering at Regions Hospital

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Favorite memory from kindergarten – getting M&M’s from music class

Will attend – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Adamant Rumination

Kyle HallockEE – Cyborgs

CAS – Hockey, NHS, Music

Advice for underclassmen – take school seriously and people will take you seriously

Advice for teachers – grade harder

Will attend – Boston university

Trusts in Truth

Andy HallockEE – The effect of music on perception of gamers

CAS – Friendship Club, Jazz Band, Benstock, Sports

Looking forward to college – self directed learning

Advice for teachers – Know your students, they appreciate you

Will attend – Boston University

Laconic Victory

Rachel GrafEE – Minnesota Twin Study

CAS – Kickboxing, Common Bond, Habitat for Humanity

Looking forward to college – not getting up at an early hour

Will attend – Coe College

Quiet Triumph

Chloe FouillouxEE – Assessment of lakes pH levels in proportion

from distance of Greenland’s Ice Sheet

CAS – Walker Art Center Teen Council, Joint Science Education Project, Ski Team

Will miss about HP – the relationships

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities, CBS

Profound Sassiness

Graciela FerdererEE – Economic Change during the Nicaraguan

Revolution

CAS – Speech, Volunteering at the Guthrie

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Will attend – Lewis and Clark College

Grace at the Global Scale

Leslie CruzEE – Immigration Policies and Historical Contexts

CAS – Volunteering at EXPO and Anderson Schools

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Advice for teachers – set your guidelines the first day

Will attend – still deciding

Gentle Trailblazer

Sofia CerkvenikEE – Newspaper as Propaganda during Nazi

Party Growth in the 1930’s

CAS – Friendship Club, Soccer, Student Council

Looking forward to college – Studying abroad!

Don’t teach the class – teach the students

Will attend – the U of M, Twin Cities

Reserves of Brilliance

Dyami BryantEE – Adoption trends and racism in society,

1940-1990

CAS – Soccer, United Hospital Volunteering, BWCA

Favorite memory from kindergarten – teacher using a puppet to teach us French

Will attend – North Carolina

Kind Sincerity

Elana BreitenbucherEE – Historical specifics in Track and Field World

record breaking situations

CAS – Cross Country, NHS, Link Crew

Most valuable assignment – the EE

Looking forward to college – meeting new people who are interested in the same things as me

Will attend – Drake University

Authentic Consciousness

Zoey AlchHonors speech – Dream Theory

CAS – Dance, Tennis

Advice for underclassmen – Don’t procrastinate! Getting things done on time let’s you enjoy yourself more.

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Thorough Grace

George AtmoreHonors speech – History of the Internet

CAS – Nordic Skiing, BWCA trip

Advice for underclassmen- Actually look at what matters for your future.

Will attend – Beloit College

Honest Sage

Madison BallisHonors Speech – Manatees and Habitat

Deterioration

CAS – Coaching Volleyball

Will miss about HP – the amazing people, especially the teachers

Advice for parents – don’t worry so much

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Genuine Inquiry

Kelley BungeHonors Speech – Analysis of Handwriting

CAS – Rowing, United Hospital Volunteer

Looking forward to college – meeting new people and becoming more independent!

Will attend – U of M, CSE

True Motivation

Andrew ChungHonors Speech – Proportions in Space

CAS – Track, Senior Class Council

Advice for teachers – No Mercy!

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Unassuming Intellect

Kendra CisseHonors speech – Fluoridation of Public Water

CAS – Dance Team

Most valuable assignment – the personal project

Advice for teachers – Make sure you don’t give up on your students

Tenacious Idealist

Elliott CudakHonors speech – Polish Heritage

CAS – Soccer, Habitat for Humanity

Looking forward to – Living independently

Will attend – Cornell College or UW, Eau Claire

Chivalry and Jests

David DuongHonors Speech – the War in Syria

CAS – Tutoring

Unpretentious Scholar

Joe DombroHonors Speech – Nuclear Weapons

CAS – Football, Volunteering for Relay

Favorite memory from kindergarten – making friends

Will attend – Minnesota State University, Mankato

Stoic Comedy

Selena ErstadHonors Speech – Dancers as Athletes

CAS – Link Crew, NHS, Dance

Most valuable assignment – History Day

Looking forward to college – studying abroad

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities, CFA/NR

Joy of Learning

Pader FangHonors speech – Book Burnings

CAS – Drawing and cooking

Advice for teachers – Change your teaching to help all the kids to learn

Will attend – Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Deep Humor

Elizabeth FarleyHonors speech – Native American Stereotypes in

American Media and its effects

CAS – Robotics and Crochet

Will attend – University of Minnesota, Duluth

The World in Images

Lionel FuentesHonors speech – Music

CAS – Guitar, Volunteering at the Walker

Looking forward to college – beginning a new chapter in life

Will attend – Minneapolis Community Technical College

Unique Insight

Hussein GabdilleHonors speech – Romanticism in art

CAS – Friendship Club, Art

Most valuable assignment – Monthly art pieces

Will attend – Lakeland College

Glorious Wisdom

Natalia GaytanHonors Speech – Orca Whales is Captivity

CAS – Volunteering at Sholom Home, teaching pottery to children

Looking forward to college – meeting more people with different perspectives

Will attend – College of St Benedict

Forthright Intuition

Mikaela GerdesHonors Speech – Social Media in our lives

Actuality of Vision

Thao HaHonors speech – Human Trafficking

CAS – Dance Team

Favorite memory from kindergarten – Visiting the planetarium – I loved the planets and stars.

Will attend – University of Northern Iowa

Steely Grace

Pablo Helm HernandezHonors Speech – Chimpanzees and their rights

CAS – Link Crew, Walker Art Center volunteer

Looking forward to college – learning what I want to do with my future

Will attend – MCTC

Independent Divination

Laura JoppExtended Essay – Nature vs Nurture – What

determines a person’s moral judgment

CAS – Photography, Math Team, MITY

Advice for underclassmen – Challenge yourselves!!

Will Attend – Beloit College

Ironic Seriousness

Carson KaskelHonors Speech – the design and concept of the

ball, as it has affected history

CAS – Music, Volunteering

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Values Knowledge

Tarik KidaneHonors speech – History of Eritrea

CAS – STLF, United Hospital, Link Crew

Favorite memory from kindergarten – graduating and getting popsicles

Will attend – University of St Thomas

Bouyant Ideas

Devin KrautkremerHonors speech – Concussions

CAS – STLF, Salvation Army, Sports

Looking forward to college – all of the class options

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Quiet Determination

Severin LinehanHonors Speech – History of Influenza

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Observant Sensibility

Alexia MacedaHonors Speech – Black Holes

CAS – CLUES – Youth in Action!

Advice for teachers – ask for student suggestions when in doubt

Will attend – Hamline University

Determined Discovery

Adrian MillerHonors speech – Polar Bears and Habitat

CAS – Basketball

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Levity of Spirit

Emma MuterExtended Essay – The Psychology of Cats

Guitar, Volleyball, Feline Rescue

Advice for parents – Your support is very valuable to us

Will attend – St Olaf College

Formidable Consciousness

Temesen OgbazghiHonors Speech – Biological basis of Attraction

CAS – STLF, Link Crew

Will miss about HP – the close connection with friends and overall the freedom of not being in the real world just yet

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Charismatic Expression

Charles PattersonHonors speech – Solar power

CAS – Music

Individual View

Katherine PikulaHonors speech – Theory of Mind

CAS – Tix for Tots, Stages Theater

Advice for underclassmen – work out that procrastination bug – it kills you later!

Will Attend – MCTC

Thinking on a larger scale

Noah RahnHonors speech – Physics of Track Bicycle Racing

CAS – Sports

Favorite memory from kindergarten – being free on the playground

Will attend – University of Wyoming

Steadfast Thinker

Xochitl RodriguezHonors speech – the Dream Act

CAS – Youth in Action lobbying

Earnest Change Agent

Mario SanchezHonors speech – Aging

CAS – Volunteering at church, Football

Will attend – U of W, Eau Claire

Joy of Living

Anna ShewmakerHonors speech – History of Autopsies

Advice for underclassmen – don’t fall behind on homework

Will attend – Drake University

True to Herself

Ben SlatteryHonors Speech – Air Pollution in China

CAS – Volunteering at United Hospital, Basketball

Advice for teachers – Don’t schedule big assignments/tests on the same day

Will attend – UCLA

Thoughtful Quests

Nathan SmelkerHonors speech – Jazz Drumming

CAS – Loaves and Fishes, Sports

Most valuable assignment – Fuel Cell/Solar car in Engineering class

Will attend – Knox College

Pragmatic Seeker

Nebiy TestfaldetHonors speech – Diabetes

CAS – Soccer, Volunteering at church and school

Will miss about HP – the people, plus being able to dance on the stage. My second home

Will attend – MCTC

True Heart

Lydia ThompsonHonors speech – Serial Killers- biological

characteristics

CAS – Children’s Museum volunteer, Volleyball

Advice for teachers – Always push students to do their absolute best

Will attend – ST Olaf College

Attentive Soul

Thu Hang TranHonors speech – Piracy off Somalia

CAS – Link Crew and NHS

Favorite memory from kindergarten – playing with the salamander, taking naps

Will attend – U of M, Twin Cities

Positive Force

Abigail WineckeHonors speech – Archetypes in Harry Potter

CAS – Soccer, Mission trips, NHS

Favorite memory from kindergarten – on the last day my teacher gave me a poster that read ‘caring’ and told me that word represented who I am.

Will attend – Wheaten? St Ben’s?

Fastidious Acumen

Theme Songs Abby – ‘All you need it love’

Nandini – ‘Appreciated’

Nebiy – ‘Now or Never’

Lydia – ‘Sooner or Later’

Nathan – ‘Love Syrup’

Ben – ‘Lie in our Graves’

Noah – ‘Play it again’

Emma – ‘Skinny Love’

Alexia – ‘Exo-Politics

Laura – ‘I believe I can fly’

Thao – ‘Daydreamin’

Natalia – ‘I wonder’

Lio – ‘ADHD’

Eliz – ‘Ganstas’ Paradise’

Selena – ‘Just Dance’

Andrew – ‘Eye of the Tiger’

Kelley – ‘Goddess’

Madison – ‘Hakuna Matata’

Zoey – The Barney Theme Song

Elana – ‘Bubble Butt’

Dyami – ‘Wonder’

Sofia – ‘I was here’

Theme songs Graciela – ‘U.N.I.T.Y’

Chloe – ‘Popcorm’

Rachel – ‘Bad Reputation’

Andy – ‘Are we there yet?’

Kyle – ‘Area Codes’

Anna – ‘Thug Story’

Ian – ‘My heart will go on’

Rachel – ‘Good Life’

Nguyen – ‘Gotta keep your head up’’

Jacob – ‘Maybe partying will help’

Jeremy – ‘The Man’

Irene – ‘the Big Bang theme song’

Lydia – ‘Go your own way’

Curtis – ‘Let it go’

Sarah – ‘Not Afraid’

Elliot – ‘Pick up the pieces’

Julia – ‘I love college’

Molly – ‘Let’s see how far we’ve come’

To a lovely exam season and end of

school!